Gloucester

40 - 23

Full Time

Benetton

Benetton vs Gloucester

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Alex Hearle comes on.

79'

Ollie Thorley comes off.

79'

Charlie Atkinson comes on.

79'

Adam Hastings comes off.

79'

Gloucester Rugby go for goal with Adam Hastings taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

79'

Try

Gloucester Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ollie Thorley picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Thorley bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

77'

Simone Ferrari comes on.

77'

Thomas Gallo comes off.

77'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Gallo getting some game time.

72'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mirco Spagnolo being replaced.

72'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stephen Varney getting some game time.

70'

Gloucester Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Caolan Englefield being replaced.

70'

Penalty Goal

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Caolan Englefield successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Jack Clement coming on.

67'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Ruan Ackermann coming off.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Leonardo Marin coming on.

67'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Tomas Albornoz coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Benetton Rugby supporters go wild as Tomas Albornoz successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Benetton Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Gianmarco Lucchesi touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Andy Uren goes through the gap.

63'

Gloucester Rugby sub Ciaran Knight comes onto the field.

62'

Kirill Gotovtsev departs for Gloucester Rugby.

62'

Gloucester Rugby sub Albert Tuisue comes onto the field.

62'

Freddie Thomas departs for Gloucester Rugby.

62'

Conversion

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Adam Hastings successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Freddie Clarke intercepts the pass to race ahead and score the try for Gloucester Rugby

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Freddie Clarke goes through the gap.

61'

Edoardo Iachizzi comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Eli Snyman leaves the field.

59'

Mirco Spagnolo comes on for Benetton Rugby.

59'

Thomas Gallo leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Adam Hastings kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Adam Hastings from scoring as they record the try for Gloucester Rugby.

57'

Caolan Englefield played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Ollie Thorley as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Santiago Socino as they get over the gainline!

57'

Tomas Albornoz has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

The forward pack of Benetton Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

Giosue Zilocchi comes on.

51'

Simone Ferrari comes off.

51'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Izekor getting some game time.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sebastian Negri being replaced.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andy Uren getting some game time.

48'

Benetton Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alessandro Garbisi being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Adam Hastings makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

48'

Ignacio Mendy makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Gianmarco Lucchesi coming on.

44'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Giacomo Nicotera coming off.

44'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Jamal Ford-Robinson coming on.

44'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Mayco Vivas coming off.

44'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Santiago Socino coming on.

44'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Sebastian Blake coming off.

44'

Onisi Ratave makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Onisi Ratave being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Niccolo Cannone coming on.

40'

Benetton Rugby make a substitution with Scott Scrafton coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

42'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Tomas Albornoz will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Benetton Rugby is finished off by Rhyno Smith, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Onisi Ratave played a key part in that try.

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Onisi Ratave being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Toa Halafihi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The drop goal is on its way from Adam Hastings but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

39'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Toa Halafihi being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Yellow Card

Zach Mercer (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

35'

Fabulous play by Benetton Rugby has led to Ignacio Mendy being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Adam Hastings hits the right post with their penalty attempt.

31'

Conversion

Adam Hastings makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Gloucester Rugby maul...no miracles today as Sebastian Blake powers over.

28'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz adds the points for Benetton Rugby.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ignacio Mendy bursts through to advance the Benetton Rugby attack.

20'

Penalty Goal

Adam Hastings does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

Penalty Goal

Tomas Albornoz does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Ignacio Mendy took full advantage.

12'

Adam Hastings has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Gloucester Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Josh Hathaway touching down.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Benetton 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 4th May 2024, 07:00am PDT 
  
 Kingsholm

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

94%

% Of Game In Lead

43%

Possession Last 10 min

57%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Thorley

40 - 23

77'

Englefield

35 - 23

69'

Albornoz

67'

32 - 23

Lucchesi

66'

32 - 21

Hastings

32 - 16

62'

Clarke

30 - 16

61'

Hastings

25 - 16

59'

Hastings

23 - 16

57'

Lucchesi

53'

18 - 16

Hastings

18 - 11

48'

Half Time

Smith

41'

15 - 11

Mercer

15 - 6

35'

Hastings

15 - 6

29'

Blake

13 - 6

28'

Albornoz

23'

8 - 6

Hastings

8 - 3

19'

Albornoz

15'

5 - 3

Hathaway

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Benetton

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Defence Profile

Gloucester

Benetton

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

67%

3-6 secs

12%

6+ secs

27%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

68'

71'

72'

76'

Gloucester

Benetton

Gloucester Rugby vs Benetton Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Benetton in Challenge Cup Semi Final on Sat 4th May 2024 at Kingsholm. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 07:00 EST in the US.

Gloucester Rugby won the last encounter but Benetton are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 0 place in the league table with Benetton in 1st and Benetton in 1st underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Benetton Squads

The official squads for Gloucester Rugby vs Benetton will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.